Hi.
i'm using DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) phone from Panasonic.
it works on rechargeable batteries and i would like to ask:
1. for optimum usage, do we place the phone on the base set (base unit) all the time?
meaning do we charge the phone 24/7 or should we wait until the battery life depletes before recharging, like a digital camera?
2. if the batteries are no longer working, can we replace them with any other brands of rechargeable batteries or are they battery-specific?
Thanks in advance. :) 1.Don't place any rechargeable batteries all time to charger for any devices like phones, cellphones, and etc.
Why? Because only super complicated and expensive chargers have current cut off option to switch charging current to zero, wait some time and charge again.
The best way is charge battery for your Panasonic and
when finished use your phone outside of your base.
Each phone has indicator, when you'll see one bar place
phone to charge.
I use that technic many years. I have Panasonic 7 years with one battery so far.
2. You can buy any batttery from 80% to 120% from initial value. For example you had 1000mAh, you can replace
with 800mAh(less talk time)-1200mAh(more talk time and will be OK for your charger inside phone).
Make sure your connector is the same and type of battery(NM or..) is the same. They are usually a standard battery. As for the first question it depends on the technology in the battery.
If it's a cheaper Ni-Cd (Nickel Cadmium) battery, it's best to fully discharge before recharging.
If it's Ni-MH (Nickel Metal Hydride) or Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) then just put it back in the cradle every time. Continuous charging of any battery will shorten it's life. I doubt if 'memory' is an issue here, as most newer phones do not use the old 'Ni-Cad' type batteries. Although you do not have to worry about memory on a NMH or LIthium Ion battery, leaving it on the charger all the time is not a great idea. (That is why most people with a laptop lose their battery life somewhat quickly. The thing is always charging.) | 